Admissions

Parents and Qatar Academy

QA aims to instill a desire to succeed, independence of thought and action, a sense of responsibility and a readiness to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. To achieve these aims, we require the full support of all parents. Education is a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, whereby the learning processes initiated at school are maintained and encouraged at home. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) exists to support and coordinate parent involvement in school life to support a positive school community.

Selection

QA will consider any student who is at least three years old and not older than seventeen on 1 September of any academic year. No student will be denied entry on grounds of race, color, religion, or ethnic background.

Entry to all age groups at QA is by selection. The Admissions Committee uses screening tools at different grade levels to suit student developmental levels. This procedure is designed to assess the suitability of the applicant both academically and socially.

QA has a reputation for high academic standards so the entrance test is designed to select students of above average ability. All students must meet entry requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Qualifications for entry to the Diploma course in Grade 11 are as follows:

For students enrolled in the MYP:

For the Grade 10 year, an average of 4 or above for all classes with marks of 4 or above in Mathematics, English and Science.

Passes at Grade C or above in a minimum of FIVE subjects including English, Mathematics and Science.

Passing QA’s entrance test.

For other students:

Evidence of competence in English and in native language (where applicable).

Evidence of competence in Mathematics, Science and at least two other subjects.

Passing QA’s Entrance Test

All students must be registered by the Admissions Officer. Registration is not complete until the required forms have been completed and returned to school, and the appropriate have been fees paid. Prospective parents are always welcome to visit Qatar Academy by appointment through the Admissions Office.

Prospectus

For more information about becoming part of the Qatar Academy community, please take a look at the QA Prospectus.

Admissions

QA has a reputation for high academic standards so the entrance test is designed to select students of above average ability.

About Qatar Academy

Qatar Academy is part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, a private, chartered, non-profit organization founded by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the father Emir.

It is the mission of Qatar Academy to provide internationally accepted, comprehensive, English medium programs plus Arabic and Islamic studies from pre-school through to secondary graduation. Comprising a Primary School and a Senior School, it occupies a magnificent campus in Doha.